• Introductory
• Basic
• Advanced
• Private Coaching
• Keynotes with Lee

“I no longer rely upon planned speeches. My public presence is much more powerful and the response has been amazing. This is the most transformational work available, whether or not you want to be a public speaker.”

Jane Bell, Co-founder, World Trust Foundation

"I gained total freedom to be exactly who I am on the platform. No pretenses, no smoke, no mirrors. What a revelation to find that my real, human self is what my audiences like best! Even my business audiences!"

Jana Stanfield, Speaker/Singer/Songwriter

"For the first time in my life it’s easy for me in front of groups. There’s no anxiety about it; everything just falls into place naturally through attention to Relational Presence."

Steve Mackewicz,
Technology Support Analyst

"Speaking Circles provides the inspiration and the tools for making a difference in the world by communicating from your deepest self."

Gregg Levoy,
Author of Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life

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Public Speaking Programs

The cornerstones of all our public speaking programs are Relational Presence and authentic expression in the moment. In order to develop full presence in front of groups, it is expected that the basic programs will be repeated for ongoing practice and deepening mastery of this approach.

Most classes will be held at Speaking Circles International Headquarters Training Center in San Anselmo, Marin County, California, and facilitated by Lee Glickstein and/or Training Director Doreen Hamilton, unless otherwise indicated below. Private coaching sessions are held either at the Training Center or by phone.

Many of our San Anselmo trainings qualify for California CEUs for MFTs & LCSWs, for an additional fee - for more information, please see our CEU order page.

To register for all classes see Class Registration, unless indicated otherwise below -- please refer to individual program details. For upcoming dates and times, see the Calendar of Events.

Introductory Programs

Introductory programs are designed for newcomers to the Speaking Circle^® approach to public speaking, and have no prerequisite.

Masterful Public Speaking - Free Teleclass with Lee Glickstein
Fearless Speaking: Discovering Your True Voice - with Doreen Hamilton (San Francisco State registration)

Basic Programs

These programs provide a solid experiential integration of the Speaking Circle approach which grows deeper over time with ongoing practice. Class sizes are limited so that participants receive individual attention and can work at their own level. Previous experience is not required for any Basic Program.

Speaking Circles
Speak with Ease: Relational Presence Workshop
Clear Thinking and Fearless Expression: Speaking Circle® Intensive
30 Days to More Powerful Relational Presence: Self-Study Video Series

Advanced Programs

Advanced courses bring the principle of Relational Presence to specific professional applications such as giving a talk, leading a workshop, promoting your business through public speaking, or becoming a Speaking Circles Facilitator. Prerequisites vary; please check individual programs for details.

Leadership Presence: How to Inspire Groups to Action
Speaking Circle Facilitator Certification Training
Speaking Circle Facilitator Recertification Training

Private Coaching

Private coaching sessions are available with Lee Glickstein and members of the Speaking Circles International team in life and business applications of the Relational Presence approach.

Presentation Coaching with Lee Glickstein
Coaching and Psychotherapy with Doreen Hamilton, PhD
Coaching with Jennet Burghard